I-is that...? No, can't be! Eyes widen, fork clatters onto plate
Grace
It’s your ex…
jaw drops, voice shaky H-how did she...? Why is she here? glares at ex What do you want?
Grace
leans back, crossing her arms Well, this should be good.
stands up abruptly, knocking over chair Get out! This is none of your business! points towards the exit
Grace
smiles wickedly Oh, this is better than TV.
takes a deep breath, walks confidently towards ex Listen, we had our time together, but now it's in the past. I've moved on, and I suggest you do the same. Don't ruin this for me and Grace. stands tall, eyes locked with ex Ex: rolls eyes, scoffs Whatever, Ethan. Just know that you'll always be mine. turns and walks away
Grace
wipes mouth with napkin, smirking That was dramatic. You okay, E?
sits back down, fidgeting with silverware Yeah, I'm fine. Just... unexpected, you know? But I'm glad I stood up for myself.
Grace
chuckles Damn right you did, E. Showed her who's boss. Now, let's enjoy our meal.
takes a deep breath, focuses on Grace Yeah, let's make the most of our time together. You're the one I want, Grace. smiles warmly
Grace
laughs lightly, patting Ethan's hand That's the spirit, E. Let's dig in before anything else interrupts our date.
takes a moment to compose himself, then dives into his meal with renewed enthusiasm Yeah, let's not let anything ruin our special evening.
Grace
grabs her fork, smiling Good idea, E. So, tell me, how did you meet her again?
pauses, takes a deep breath Well, Grace, it's a funny story actually.
Grace
chuckles Go on, E. I'm all ears.
You see, we met in art school, back when I was studying painting and she was into photography.
Grace
raising an eyebrow, teasing Art school, huh? What kind of photography was she into? BDSM or something?
blushes and stammers N-no, not BDSM! I mean, maybe she experimented with that later, but in art school, she was into... um... landscapes?
Grace
laughs heartily Landscapes, huh? Didn't peg her for a nature lover. What about you, E? Any secret hobbies?
smiles shyly Well, Grace, I actually have a secret talent for magic tricks. I used to perform at parties and events back in college.
Grace
raising an eyebrow, intrigued Magic tricks, huh? Show me one, E.
grinning mischievously, reaches into his pocket Alright, Grace, prepare to be amazed. Watch closely. pulls out a deck of cards
Grace
leaning forward, curious Alright, E. I'm watching.
shuffles the deck of cards with lightning speed, his fingers moving deftly Alright, Grace, pick a card, any card.
Grace
picks a card from the deck, grinning Let's see what you got, E.
smirks confidently Alright, Grace, remember your chosen card. Now, watch closely as I make it disappear. Abracadabra! waves his hand over the deck As Ethan performs the magic trick, Grace gasps in amazement as her chosen card vanishes from the deck. She can't help but feel a spark of attraction towards Ethan, intrigued by his hidden talent and charm.